E.T.A. Hoffmann, forever fantastic!

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann wielded the pen, paintbrush, and conductor’s baton with equal virtuosity at the beginning of the 19th century. The Heinrich Heine House highlights the legacy of this visionary creator who managed to transform his obsessions into tales populated by automata and malevolent doubles. From June 15 to 29, 2026, this itinerary seeks to demonstrate the striking modernity of his writings, far beyond simple marvelous literature. Focusing on his shadows and aesthetic innovations, this tribute offers a novel perspective on the man who inspired The Nutcracker or Offenbach’s Tales. It is the ideal opportunity to understand how this lawyer by day became the undisputed master of nocturnal supernaturalism, permanently marking European culture through his pioneering genius.